Opia-Enwemuche Maxwell Onyemaechi is a master storyteller, a poet and a novelist who loves adventure, culture and uphold God. His poem, The gods are Angry was listed in the anthology, Footmarks: Poems on One Hundred Years of Nigeria's Nationhood. His poems was also listed in the Anthology, Libations for Nigeria. He has written a full-length novel, The Oracle of Isieke which is available on Okadabooks through the link. http://okadabooks.com/book/about/the_oracle_of_isieke/13500 . He is a recipient of the maiden edition prize of Festival Poetry Calabar held annually in Calabar. He is currently working on a collection of stories. Catch a glimpse of his poetry, short stories and opinion on https://maxxzymusdapoetblog.wordpresss.com
It still grieves my heart my soul has never been at peace my people were killed at Abagana a war that kept us apart till date Rancor and bitterness rule...
If the Clouds could Speak She would cry bucket of tears every day As our recklessness causes her to be weak For we burn debris like hell every day. If...
From dusk till dawn she moves around Without destination, yet shops without money Shame can never deter her moving around Never have I seen her in any acrimony. How long...
Like an angel sent forth from the skies Your beauty radiates even from thy precious eyes How can I define this heart of yours? My heart beats randomly in chaos....